“Toxic love is an addiction that lures you in with glimpses of happiness, only to trap you in a cycle of pain”- Isabella Garcia
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“Heart Stain” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
I’m not sure what’s more heart-fluttering—falling in love or being in love, especially when being in love becomes the reason you fall.
“Secret Relationship” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
“My heart has a secret, and its name is you”
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“Twosome Boys” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
This is best described as an anecdote BL. For me it was a bit cryptic and hard to follow. The screenplay might have made sense in Korean. Maybe it was due to translation issues or merely not understanding Korean culture very well, but I did not understand the nuances of the plot. The overall story, however, is a familiar, tried and true, standard one. Tropey. Cliché. Stereotypical. Parts of it did intrigue me and I kind of liked it, despite not fully grasping where it wanted to go.
“Heart Stain” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
It’s easy to fall in love with people who are there for you, captivate your interest, and effortlessly accept you for who you are.
“Fake Buddies” Series Review (Ep.1 to 7)
Refreshingly cute and fluffy. Words I never thought I would use in a written review of a BL/GL, yet here they are. Additionally, everything is fake- the whole set up, fake. And that is what made it so enjoyable. It is a story of two close male friends and two close female friends who by happenstance were forced to confront a whole new reality for themselves as ‘couples’.
“Seoul Blues” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
Frankly, I am astonished this series has gotten such poor to mediocre reviews. I loved it. I loved it for two reasons. First, it tells a full story, albeit short and sweet but to the point. Sure, its brevity is both a hinderance and an asset. I wish there would have been greater character development. Nonetheless, this mini-BL accomplished more in a short period of time than most droning on-and-on BLs characteristically do. It had a beginning, middle, and a fine end. Secondly, we saw flawed characters. These are not individuals who are straight from the trope play book. In some sense, they are not at all likeable individuals, yet they are so relatable to who we are as people. In other words, they aPpre untruthful, blemished, and maybe disingenuous. Traits, I am afraid, we all share at one time or another in our lives.
“Blue Boys” Series Review (Season One & Two)
“Blue Boys” is a short and earnest portrayal of a couple falling in love while facing challenges to their relationship.
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“My Damn Business” Series Review (Ep.1 to 7)
This short but unsullied movie, broken into 7 episodes, is surprisingly effective and very entertaining. While a few cringe worthy scenarios brought it down a few notches, there is one big framework that catapults it back up into the stratosphere, making it exceptionally rare for a KBL. This is an obviously low-budget production that has essentially two main characters and only a smattering of other characters. Thus, it is character driven.
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“Eccentric Romance” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
Eccentric Romance starts strong, quickly grabbing attention with its intriguing mix of romance and mystery. The first episode set a thrilling tone, opening with a murder scene that transitions seamlessly into the lighthearted friendship between Jay (Save Saisawat) and Seong Hun (Yoon Jun Won). The initial chemistry between the two leads creates an intimacy that anchors the series, even as the alternating language shifts occasionally feel awkward. However, despite its promising setup, the series quickly loses focus.
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